Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.2 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.2Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryBlood OathGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.3%52.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£142.69£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £143.

For beginners: Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.2 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.2

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£142.69 vs £106.37)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£106.37 vs £142.69)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Blood?

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaCooked FruitToastedSherried

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Honey

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